Cuba: They began the revolutionary path on January 1, 1959, with Fidel Castro and the mythical Che Guevara with a group of followers, overthrowing the dictator Fulgencio Batista. In a short time, he nationalized the country’s industries, imprisoned opposition leaders, and broke off relations with the United States.
The island is a communist bastion which has resisted the U.S. government’s trade sanctions for more than 60 years. Millions of Cubans have left the island fleeing the socialist regime during this time. Before his death, Fidel Castro left power to his brother Raul, who in turn left it to his loyal follower Manuel Diaz Canel.